Job Summary
Internal secondments must be agreed with your current line manager.
Managing a team of receptionists to ensure cover at all times for 3 reception desks incorporating the new Surgical Centre. Producing a 4 week rota, co-ordinating annual leave, arranging training, mandatory training and hosting Motiv8 appraisals for all team members. Being a super user for the new DCS hospital system and liaising with appropriate parties as a single point of contact with regard to any issues. You will be a team player but also able have an attention to deal spotting issues before they arise. You will be a friendly and confident person able to deal with issues that may crop up on the reception desk. You will be professional and able to work on your own initiative and be part of the Central Management Team at VIN. You will participate in the monthly Leadership and Central Management Team Meetings.
Main duties of the job
Managing a team of receptionists to ensure cover at all times for 3 reception desks incorporating the new Surgical Centre. Producing a 4 week rota, co-ordinating annual leave, arranging ad hoc training, mandatory training and hosting Motiv8 appraisals for all team members. Being a super user for the new DCS hospital system and liaising with appropriate parties as a single point of contact with regard to any issues. You will be a team player but also able have an attention to deal spotting issues before they arise. You will be a great problem solver. You will be a friendly and confident person able to deal with issues that may crop up on the reception desk and able to act in a calm and professional manner at all times. You will be professional and able to work on your own initiative and will be part of the Central Management Team at VIN. You will participate in the monthly Leadership and Central Management Team Meetings.
About Us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Details
Date posted
17 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience pro rata, per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
412-DCSS
Job locations
Victoria Infirmary Northwich
Winnington Hill
Northwich, Cheshire
CW8 1AW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To manage a team of receptionists ensuring the rota is always up to date taking into consideration annual leave, training, sickness etc.
Authorising all annual leave for the team, arranging and hosting Motiv8 appraisals in a timely manner
Producing a 4 weekly rota for all staff on Teams
DCS Super User and responsible for dealing with any queries
Ensuring all staff are up to date with all mandatory training
Arranging training sessions, referring staff to social prescribing and occupational health if required
Participating in the monthly Leadership Meetings
Provide an efficient reception service, greeting and booking in patients efficiently, dealing with the general public and helping and assisting visitors as they arrive on site; dealing with enquiries promptly, taking action as necessary and directing patients/relatives carers accordingly.
Provide a comprehensive clerical service to the department, undertaking all relevant work-related tasks including retrieval, preparation and filing of patient information/data, arranging patient transport, booking in patients, dealing with appropriate correspondence, photocopying, emailing, distributing reports and letters according to the requirements of the service, where appropriate.
Maintain systems and processes to ensure that patient information/data is available at the right time, that they are in the right place, and that they are complete and accurate according to the agreed quality standard.
Update patient information/data when patients have been seen, according to the agreed quality standard, locate and retrieve supplementary documentation for patient information/data as required, filing reports and essential documents in the appropriate place.
Be able to use the required electronic systems for correspondence, clinic management and the retrieval of information as and when required.
Maintain professional and constructive relationships with others, within and across Divisions and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients as well as working within an established team of receptionists.
Support patient screening processes in line with IPC guidance.
Working as part of a team but being responsible for your colleagues
Job description
Job Responsibilities
To manage a team of receptionists ensuring the rota is always up to date taking into consideration annual leave, training, sickness etc.
Authorising all annual leave for the team, arranging and hosting Motiv8 appraisals in a timely manner
Producing a 4 weekly rota for all staff on Teams
DCS Super User and responsible for dealing with any queries
Ensuring all staff are up to date with all mandatory training
Arranging training sessions, referring staff to social prescribing and occupational health if required
Participating in the monthly Leadership Meetings
Provide an efficient reception service, greeting and booking in patients efficiently, dealing with the general public and helping and assisting visitors as they arrive on site; dealing with enquiries promptly, taking action as necessary and directing patients/relatives carers accordingly.
Provide a comprehensive clerical service to the department, undertaking all relevant work-related tasks including retrieval, preparation and filing of patient information/data, arranging patient transport, booking in patients, dealing with appropriate correspondence, photocopying, emailing, distributing reports and letters according to the requirements of the service, where appropriate.
Maintain systems and processes to ensure that patient information/data is available at the right time, that they are in the right place, and that they are complete and accurate according to the agreed quality standard.
Update patient information/data when patients have been seen, according to the agreed quality standard, locate and retrieve supplementary documentation for patient information/data as required, filing reports and essential documents in the appropriate place.
Be able to use the required electronic systems for correspondence, clinic management and the retrieval of information as and when required.
Maintain professional and constructive relationships with others, within and across Divisions and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients as well as working within an established team of receptionists.
Support patient screening processes in line with IPC guidance.
Working as part of a team but being responsible for your colleagues
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Computer skills- ECDL or equivalent
Essential
Experience / Knowledge
Previous office experience
Importance of equality, diversity and rights
Experience of dealing directly with the public
Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with the Date Protection Act and national/local guidelines
Essential
Skills
Effective customer service skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Essential
Effective customer service skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Victoria Infirmary Northwich
Winnington Hill
Northwich, Cheshire
CW8 1AW
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Victoria Infirmary Northwich
Winnington Hill
Northwich, Cheshire
CW8 1AW
Employer's website
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